by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 20, 2026 | browser extensions, check permissions, Hackers, malicious code, official sources, review, ShadyPanda, spyware
Over the last seven years, a malware campaign has turned browser extensions people trusted into powerful spyware, with up to 4.3 million users affected. Most of us install extensions in good faith that they’re going to help us. Perhaps they’re a simple...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 3, 2025 | ClickFix, Epsilon Red, Hackers, Lumma Stealer, malware
We’ve all seen AI-generated text summaries online, but did you know they’re now being used to hide malicious commands to encourage downloading malware? A new kind of cyber trick, dubbed a ClickFix attack, is being used by threat actors to exploit AI-generated...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 22, 2025 | Hackers, malicious coding, Ophtek, Phishing, RAT, ScreenConnect
Hackers have used a popular remote access tool to sneak malware onto PCs by uploading hidden code inside its digital signature. Ever the innovators, a gang of cybercriminals have found a way to turn ScreenConnect into a dangerous weapon. Typically used...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 3, 2025 | 5Socks, Hackers, Online Proxy, Ophtek, Routers, The Moon
The FBI has warned that outdated routers are being hijacked by cybercriminals to hide illegal activity and build massive, untraceable proxy networks. The FBI has recently issued a security alert which is of interest to anyone who logs onto the internet...
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 19, 2024 | Black Hat, Hackers, Hacktivists, malware, Ophtek, Phishing, security, White Hat
The headlines generated by cybersecurity attacks always focus on the damage caused by hackers, but who exactly are the hackers and why do they hack? Financial losses associated with cybercrime hit a mighty $12.5 billion in 2023, so it’s clear to see that hackers have...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 20, 2024 | Acer, DDoS attacks, Dell, firmware vulnerability, Hackers, Lenovo, Ophtek, PK Fail, secure boot, unauthorized access
Hundreds of devices from vendors such as Acer, Dell, and Lenovo have been found to be left wide open to threat actors due to untrusted test keys. These devices have been left compromised due to PKfail, a firmware supply chain vulnerability. On devices where PKfail...
